How to Pronounce "take pity"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈpɪti
TAYK PIH-tee
tˈeɪk/ /pˈɪti
TAYK PIH-tee
Definition
To feel sorry for someone and want to help or be kind to them because they are suffering or in a difficult situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈpɪti
British English
tˈeɪk/ /pˈɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK PIH-tee
UK
TAYK PIH-tee
Listen in Context
She took pity on the lost dog and gave it some food.
The teacher took pity on the tired student and let him rest.
I hope someone will take pity on him and help.
Nobody took pity on me when I got caught in the rain without an umbrella.